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Scientists make a sodium-ion battery density breakthrough

December 16, 2020
Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science have taken another step in the ongoing quest to bring next-generation sodium-ion batteries to market. They have achieved a higher-energy density in sodium-ion batteries than in lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion vs. sodium-ion So far, lithium-ion batteries hold the No. 1 spot among rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries prioritize energy…
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 15, 2020

December 16, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again…
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GM releases another tiny Bolt EUV teaser: headlights

December 16, 2020
GM is getting into the habit of releasing small —very small — teasers of upcoming electric vehicles, and now it is releasing another one for the Bolt EUV teaser. This time, it’s the headlights. Earlier this year, GM had an “EV Day” during which we learned a lot…
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Gboard rolling out ‘enhanced voice typing’ with new Google Assistant on Pixel 5, 4/4a [Updated]

December 16, 2020
After we first spotted in August, Gboard is now rolling out an “enhanced voice typing” experience that features the new Google Assistant found on the latest Pixel phones. Update 12/15: “Enhanced voice typing” is back for most Pixel owners after the brief — and quickly pulled — rollout last month. You’ll be greeted with a “New! Save time typing” or “Tap the mic to chat hands…
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Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x sample gallery updated

December 16, 2020
The Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one impressive piece of glass and a potentially powerful (though pricey) addition to the kit of any Micro Four Thirds system shooter. Sharp, stable and weather-sealed, it’s also reasonably compact and lightweight, given the massive…
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Gboard rolling out ‘enhanced voice typing’ with new Google Assistant on Pixel 5, 4/4a

December 16, 2020
After we first spotted in August, Gboard is now rolling out an “enhanced voice typing” experience that features the new Google Assistant found on the latest Pixel phones. Update 12/15: “Enhanced voice typing” is back for most Pixel owners after the brief — and quickly pulled — rollout last month. You’ll be greeted with a “New! Save time typing” or “Tap the mic to chat hands…
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Tesla launches new solar panel system size options

December 16, 2020
Tesla has launched new size options for its rooftop solar panel system, doubling the number of options for homeowners looking to go solar. Over the last year, Tesla has made some massive changes to its solar panel price structure and overall offering after introducing a new…
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Nikon Z6 II review

December 16, 2020
Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full-frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded…
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Elinchrom releases new iOS app for controlling a large collection of its strobes

December 16, 2020
Elinchrom has released a new app for iPhone and iPad devices that allows you to control compatible Elinchrom lighting equipment from your mobile device when paired using the Elinchrom Bridge. The Elinchrom app makes it possible to independently control strobes while also giving an overview of the lighting setup from the dashboard so you know the settings of each unit at a glance. There’s…
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